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Y96 XBM

2001 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 XBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from front to rear to rear (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,433 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,072 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes becoming unbonded

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,846 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 26 Jun 2006 57,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,851 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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Y96 XBM is a 2001 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y96 XBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y96 XBM registered?

Y96 XBM is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y96 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 XBM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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